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SM05 PMO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,644 mi
Last recorded122,644 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 PMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,644 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 122,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 118,810 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front brake pads worn

Fail 23 Sep 2017 118,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads worn

Front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,513 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 89,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,098 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,458 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 59,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,411 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,664 miles

nearside rear tyre been run flat

Pass 14 Jun 2008 43,298 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal minimum of 1.6mm and has been used below pressure

Fail 13 Jun 2008 43,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal minimum of 1.6mm and has been used below pressure

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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SM05 PMO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM05 PMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM05 PMO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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